New pack recommendations

[MTGomer]

Quality of stone glacier down the tubes?

Just a matter of time.

What made SG was the people running it. They’re all gone.

https://shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com/news/revelysts-acquisition-by-strategic-value-partners-closes/602129/

 

[MTLabrador]

I have had great luck with mystery ranch and my old stone glacier, but I’m going to get an Exo at some point. I’m a big dude and I have a pretty long torso, and they make a great range of sizes to dial in the fit. A few buddies that are also 6’3” plus speak very highly of them.

 

[WVmike]

Just a matter of time.

What made SG was the people running it. They’re all gone.

https://shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com/news/revelysts-acquisition-by-strategic-value-partners-closes/602129/

Why am I not surprised? That's the way the world works and the almighty dollar. Whatever I do choose to pick up will likely be my last pack for a while since my oldest is the only one for the next few years that would be able to go on a hunting trip. Couldn't justify anymore to the wife, otherwise I might not have the pack I have now

 

[MT Super Puncher]

For those that have used the k4, how is it with the straps when attaching a load and what makes them better than others that have been used? I'm between an exo and stone glacier col 4800. Originally was looking into a new Mystery Ranch Metcalf but after I was looking into the new load lifters on the new one, I don't think I'm a fan or of the mysterium line.

It's the angle the straps pull at. When they cradle a hind quarter, the straps pull diagonally up, lifting the load up towards the center of the pack and keep it from sagging. I think Exo had a YouTube video somewhere on this. Watching that made me switch, and I'm glad I did.

 

[WVmike]

After more detailed research, does anyone have any experience with the Stone Glacier Sky 5900? For $25 more dollars its expanded on the cubic inches considerably when compared to the col 4800.

 

[nrpate05]

I had that same generation metcalf and I could never quirte get it right. I sold it for a Stone Glacier Col 4800. I eventually sold that for the Stone Glacier solo 3600 which fits my style of hunting a little better (3-4 day trips/day hunts). I like having the smallest pack I can get away with for some reason. The Col was sweet though, I really liked the pocket layout and it packed meat really comfortably. I'm not sure if anything has changed with the new ownership, but I imagine their packs are still top notch.

 

[kbhillhunter]

I have had great luck with mystery ranch and my old stone glacier, but I’m going to get an Exo at some point. I’m a big dude and I have a pretty long torso, and they make a great range of sizes to dial in the fit. A few buddies that are also 6’3” plus speak very highly of them.

I'll second this for tall guys. I'm 6'6" and the K4 is far and away the most comfortable frame I've ever worn. I don't even have it maxed out and it fits like a glove. The lumbar pad is so substantial I get great lower back support which I need badly with my height.